[cs_section id=”” class=” ” style=”margin: 0px; padding: 45px 0px; ” visibility=”” parallax=”false”][cs_row id=”” class=” ” style=”margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; ” visibility=”” inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” marginlesscolumns=””][cs_column id=”” class=”” style=”padding: 0px; ” bg_color=”” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”false”]Seizures Suck[/x_custom_headline][cs_text id=”” class=”” style=”” text_align=”none”]There is no doubt about it.
They cause pain.
They’re scary.
They debilitate you.
They leave you anxious about when the next one might occur.
And they can cause death.[/cs_text][/cs_column][cs_column id=”” class=”” style=”padding: 0px; ” bg_color=”” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/2″][x_image type=”none” src=”https://www.rachaelestout.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Seizure.png” alt=”” link=”false” href=”#” title=”” target=”” info=”none” info_place=”top” info_trigger=”hover” info_content=””][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row id=”” class=” ” style=”margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; ” visibility=”” inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” marginlesscolumns=””][cs_column id=”” class=”” style=”padding: 0px; ” bg_color=”” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”false”]My Experience[/x_custom_headline][cs_text id=”” class=”” style=”” text_align=”none”]My epileptic seizures are absence type; this means I simply stare off into space and can’t concentrate. When I was younger they caused me to fall frequently, leading to a phobia of heights.
It wasn’t until I got older that I developed Non-Epileptic Seizures; these are more devastating for me personally because I have enduring muscle spasms, stuttering, and loss of muscle function (which frequently causes falls and limping).
There is a large stigma against seizures simply because they are not understood. Non-Epileptic Seizures have it worse because nobody knows precisely what causes them from person to person.
I am frequently stared at when I go out.
My family sometimes overreacts.
I’m not able to make a constant income. This means I have to rely on other people for food.
I actually told my counselor that if I could trade my seizures for life as an indentured servant, I would.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row id=”” class=” ” style=”margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; ” visibility=”” inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=”” marginlesscolumns=””][cs_column id=”” class=”” style=”padding: 0px; ” bg_color=”” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”false”]So what?[/x_custom_headline][cs_text id=”” class=”” style=”” text_align=”none”]Seizures are everywhere.
According to the Epilepsy Foundation 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Thats 10% of the population.
Some seizures that won’t reoccur can be caused by being injured, sick, or withdrawing from drugs.
Other seizures (like my Non-Epileptic Seizures) are uncontrolled movement of the body that occurs while conscious. Very little is understood about these seizures other than that they are caused by some kind of mental illness and that they won’t go away without treatment.
The most well know type of seizure is caused by Epilepsy. Cure Epilepsy reports that 1 in 26 have this incurable disease. When having an Epileptic seizure a person will lose consciousness and have a large gap in memory. Although medicines can help, it is a long road to good health.
The main thing to realize is that people with Seizures are not alone.
To help with that, here are…[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row id=”” class=” ” style=”margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; ” visibility=”” inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” bg_color=””][cs_column id=”” class=”” style=”padding: 0px; ” bg_color=”” fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″][x_custom_headline level=”h2″ looks_like=”h5″ accent=”false”]7 Ways to Live with Seizures[/x_custom_headline][cs_text id=”” class=”” style=”” text_align=””]1. Let Others Know
Even though it may seem embarrassing to tell people, if they know what to do you will both relax. I also find it comforting to wear an ID band on me. This helps make sure people know my information in case of emergency.
2. Keep Calm
After so many years of having seizures, I know the hardest thing to do is be calm. But sometimes just going into another room and relaxing helps.
3. Take Vitamins
Vitamin imbalances are a common cause of seizures. Have your Doctor check your levels frequently. And find a good multivitamin.
4. Write it all Down
Make sure you record your seizures so you can share changes with your Doctor. Also, consider writing in a Diary. It sounded crazy when I first started, but doing so will help you relieve your overall stress.
5. Eat Right
Yes, another person is telling you that you shouldn’t have that cake. Bummer! Blood sugar imbalances, excess caffeine, and other food caused symptoms can lead to seizures. A popular diet for seizures is the Ketogenic Diet .
6. Excersice
I never used to think I could exercise. But the more I do, the easier it is. My body went from stressing out over exercise to craving it. Oddly, my seizures decreased too. Punching out my frustrations is a great start to the morning! Exercise is also scientifically proven to increase our mood.
7. Be Happy!
Even with seizures, there is so much you can accomplish in life. Thank God every day for your blessings, and celebrate each milestone. Finding a good support group helps. If you have trouble doing this, consider counseling (I go twice a month).
Remember: Nobody is alone in their struggle with seizures. Over 10% of the world will experience on in their life! If you are someone you love has seizures I would love to hear from you below.[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][/cs_section]